Tift County

GA · Pop. 130,321 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Tift County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 130,321.

$/Acre: $2,648

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 214 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 79.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.82%

Combined Sales Tax5.82%

Cost of Living Index89.7

Median Household Income$37,559

Poverty Rate10.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,648

Median Home Price$336K

Acres for Sale517

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season214 days

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,087 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)386 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K389

Property Crime /100K238

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate